JAMHARICS: THE CHILDREN OF ZION – CROWD FUNDING CAMPAIGN FOR GROUND BREAKING DOCUMENTARY

­ A crowd funding campaign has launched for a documentary that will unveil a part of Rastafari history that remains largely hidden. One journalist wants to tell the story of a people on the brink of extinction. International journalist and film director, Nadine Drummond, presents Jamharics: The Children of Zion. This ground breaking documentary tells the story of a group of repatriated Jamaicans who now face an imminent threat because of the scourge of the HIV virus. In 1948, Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie set aside 500 []

ALEXANDRA BURKE STRIPS OFF FOR PETA

Alexandra Burke is the latest celebrity to strip off for animal rights organisation PETA. The singer said: ‘I was nervous about posing nude as I’ve never done it before,’ she said. ‘It was uncomfortable initially, but the photographer made me feel relaxed and at ease.  ‘Ultimately I love my body, so it was great to do something for a worthwhile cause.’  The singer says she was moved to take part after hearing about the methods employed to obtain fur for the fashion []

UK TV: PRESENTER MARVERINE COLE JOINS SHOPPING CHANNEL QVC

Birmingham born radio host, television presenter and news reporter Marverine Cole will join Britain’s first and most successful shopping channel QVC as a main presenter. QVC is about to celebrate its 20th birthday and Marverine is only the second black woman to join the team as a main presenter in 20 years. Marverine was a presenter on Sky News and is a  freelance radio producer.  In 2012 she made a documentary about UK female rappers for BBC Radio 1Xtra, and also presented and co-produced a []

US WEB SERIES: THE CHOIR – (SEASON 1 – EPISODES 1,2,3,4,5)

The brilliant Issa Rae who is the creator and star of the ground breaking hit web series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl brings us her new web comedy The Choir. First Episode: Genesis After the choir performs a controversial performance to spice up church attendance, Deacon Michaels — an interim minister — decides to confront the group directly. … I really enjoyed this.  I look forward to watching episode 6. Congratulations on the the new show and well done Issa Rae.

FUTURE LEADERS MAGAZINE: CELEBRATING THE UK’S MOST OUTSTANDING BLACK STUDENTS AND GRADUATES

Published by Powerful Media Ltd, Future Leaders magazine is used as an inspirational tool for younger students from Britain’s African and African Caribbean communities, and each year copies are sent, free-of-charge, to schools and colleges across the UK, with a special focus on hard-to-reach and underperforming students. This years’ edition, the 5th, was launched at the prestigious Plaisterers Hall, in St Pauls, London this week, and is sponsored by Barclays, with renowned global consultancy firm McKinsey & Company and the University of []

COMEDIAN JIMMY KIMMEL EXPERIENCES THE FULL WRATH OF KANYE OVER BBC RADIO INTERVIEW

US comedian and talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is quaking in his boots after upsetting Kanye West. After Kanye’s interview with BBC Radio’s Zane Lowe hit the Internet, Jimmy came up with the hilarious spoof below. … Last night Kanye was not a happy bunny and took to Twitter to vent. https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/383383748835676160 https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/383383962984259584 https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/383384265880133633 https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/383384326169055232 https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/383385534803894272 https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/383387111140777984 https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/383387143432728576 https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/383387325994004480 https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/383392530319941632 And in response to Kanye’s Twitter rant a visibly shaken Kimmel said… … Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha This is what happens Kanye when you attempt []